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Vaughan, Swann feel Cook should be axed as England`s ODI team captain

Vaughan, Swann feel Cook should be axed as England`s ODI team captain

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 14:02

Former England skipperMichael Vaughan and retired spinner Graeme Swann believe that Alastair Cook should be axed as the captain of the England one-day team.

Michael Clarke insists Zimbabwe not `token tour

Michael Clarke insists Zimbabwe not `token tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 09:38

Captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday insisted Australia`s visit to Zimbabwe was not a "token tour" or World Cup audition but was all about winning as players return to international action.

2nd ODI: Wayne Parnell stars as South Africa ease to series victory against Zimbabwe

2nd ODI: Wayne Parnell stars as South Africa ease to series victory against Zimbabwe

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 23:46

Wayne Parnell took three wickets and contributed some handy runs as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the three-match series on Tuesday in Bulawayo.

India vs England 2014: Rare failure for Cheteshwar Pujara

India vs England 2014: Rare failure for Cheteshwar Pujara

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 23:00

Pujara is believed to have the best technique in the current Indian Test line-up and the reason behind his struggle has been extremely surprising for most of his fans.

Performance depends on captain and players: Syed Kirmani

Performance depends on captain and players: Syed Kirmani

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:08

Former wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani on Tuesday welcomed Ravi Shastri`s appointment as Team India Director but said the ultimate responsibility of team`s performance lies with the captain and his players.

Alec Stewart bats for under-fire Duncan Fletcher, says he cannot be blamed for India`s poor show

Alec Stewart bats for under-fire Duncan Fletcher, says he cannot be blamed for India`s poor show

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:06

Former England captain Alec Stewart on Tuesday batted for under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher, saying the Zimbabwean cannot be held responsible for India`s pathetic show in England since a coach can only guide and execution on the field was players` job.

Mudgal committee members England-bound to quiz cricketers

Mudgal committee members England-bound to quiz cricketers

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 20:46

The Supreme Court-appointed IPL probe committee members, headed by Retd Justice Mukul Mudgal, is likely to leave for England within a few days to talk to a few members of the Indian cricket team regarding betting and spot-fixing scandal during IPL-6.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Dhoni, hails BCCI`s move to appoint Ravi Shastri as Team Director

Sunil Gavaskar backs Dhoni, hails BCCI`s move to appoint Ravi Shastri as Team Director

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 20:43

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has not only backed under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni but also gave a thumbs up to BCCI`s new move of appointing Ravi Shastri as the Team Director.

Struggling Cheteshwar Pujara gets BCCI nod to play county cricket

Struggling Cheteshwar Pujara gets BCCI nod to play county cricket

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 19:34

Cheteshwar Pujara, who was among the top-order batsmen who failed to click in the five-Test series against England that India lost 1-3, has sought permission to play in the remainder of the English county season and will be allowed to do so by the Board.

Mohammad Irfan to join Pakistan for Sri Lanka one-days

Mohammad Irfan to join Pakistan for Sri Lanka one-days

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 18:34

Fit-again paceman Mohammad Irfan will join the Pakistan squad for their one-day matches against Sri Lanka to reinforce the attack after their 2-0 Test series defeat, a board official said Tuesday.

Wish I played more Tests in Australia, England: Mahela Jayawardene

Wish I played more Tests in Australia, England: Mahela Jayawardene

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:45

As his illustrious innings in Test cricket came to an end, the artistic Mahela Jayawardene wished he could play more matches in Australia, England and South Africa and built his reputation of being a connoisseurs delight the world over.

Darren Lehmann challenges England to produce green tops for next Ashes

Darren Lehmann challenges England to produce green tops for next Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:33

Ashes might be almost a year away, but verbal volleys have begun with Australian coach Darren Lehmann challenging England to produce the same green, seaming pitches they used to beat India when his team visits the `Old Blighty` next year.

Duncan Fletcher sidelined, Ravi Shastri appointed Team Director

Duncan Fletcher sidelined, Ravi Shastri appointed Team Director

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:18

Cracking the whip following India`s shambolic Test series against England, The BCCI today sidelined coach Duncan Fletcher by appointing former captain Ravi Shastri as the Team Director while giving a "break" to bowling coach Joe Dawes and fielding coach Trevor Penny for the upcoming one-day series.

Indian cricket team slips one place to fifth spot in ICC Test rankings

Indian cricket team slips one place to fifth spot in ICC Test rankings

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 16:32

India have slipped one place to be fifth in the ICC Test team rankings after their 1-3 demolition at the hands of England in the recently-concluded five-match series.

BCCI hints at sacking Duncan Fletcher before West Indies series

BCCI hints at sacking Duncan Fletcher before West Indies series

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 16:27

With Ravi Shastri being appointed as the Director of the Indian cricket team, the days of current chief coach Duncan Fletcher seems to be numbered as there is a question mark about his presence during the upcoming home series against the West Indies.

Boys will be re-energised under Ravi Shastri: Sanjay Patel

Boys will be re-energised under Ravi Shastri: Sanjay Patel

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 14:24

BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel today said that the Indian team will be re-energised under Ravi Shastri, who has been appointed as the Team Director for the ODI series against England.

MS Dhoni is a fantastic captain: Pankaj Advani

MS Dhoni is a fantastic captain: Pankaj Advani

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 13:43

Under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni has got support from unexpected quarters with cue sports poster boy Pankaj Advani backing the Indian skipper, saying he is the only one who can lead the team.